Clancy Catholic College vs John Edmondson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clancy Catholic College
West Hoxton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,211 students · ICSEA 1054
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Clancy Catholic College West Hoxton NSW | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #177 of 539 | #365 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #444 of 1,472 | #1025 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 1,084 |
| Girls / boys | 646 / 565 | 514 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 210 | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | 175 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1054 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 75.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | West Hoxton 2171 | Horningsea Park 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | clancy.syd.catholic.edu.au | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clancy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 36.9).
- •Clancy Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clancy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Clancy Catholic College is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 1,084.
- •Clancy Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
- •Clancy Catholic College is a catholic school while John Edmondson High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clancy Catholic College better than John Edmondson High School?
On the Success Index, Clancy Catholic College ranks higher (62.7 vs 36.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clancy Catholic College and John Edmondson High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Hoxton and Horningsea Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clancy Catholic College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Edmondson High School has 14.4.
How do Clancy Catholic College and John Edmondson High School rank in NSW?
Clancy Catholic College is 177th of 539 and John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.